The leadership tussle within the Edo State Council of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has taken a new turn following the resignation of Mike Ochei, a member of the caretaker committee. Naija News reports that Ochei, who also serves as the state chairman of the National Union of Textile, Garment and Tailoring Workers of Nigeria, announced on Sunday that he was stepping aside from the Prof. Monday Igbafen–led caretaker team inaugurated by the national NLC on August 28. According to Punch, Ochei said, “I am the state chairman of the National Union of Textile, Garment and Tailoring Workers, and we…
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A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has accused the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) of pushing the federal government to remove fuel subsidy. Naija News reports that Falana, while speaking in an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Sunday, stated that no country in the world has completely abolished subsidies. The human rights activist further criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration over the decision to remove the fuel subsidy. He said, “There’s no way you can remove subsidy completely. No country in the entire world has abolished subsidies completely. “Even leading Western countries like the United…
Human rights activist, Femi Falana (SAN), has weighed in on the report that Dangote fuel sells cheaper in Togo than in Nigeria. Naija News reports that Falana expressed his concerns while responding to questions in an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Sunday. The senior lawyer urged the federal government to review the proposed 5 per cent fuel surcharge and ensure that it is not accused of multiple taxes and that further hardship is not imposed on Nigerians. He said, “I guess the government wants to go back to the drawing table and ensure that it is not accused…
What is the Dollar to Naira Exchange rate at the black market also known as the parallel market (Aboki fx)? See the black market Dollar to Naira exchange rate for 14th September, below. You can swap your dollar for Naira at these rates. How much is a dollar to naira today in the black market? Dollar to naira exchange rate today black market (Aboki dollar rate): The exchange rate for a dollar to naira at Lagos Parallel Market (Black Market) players buy a dollar for ₦1522 and sell at ₦1506 on Sunday 14th September, 2025, according to sources at Bureau De…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thunderstorms and rainfall in several parts of the country from Monday through Wednesday. In its three-day weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, the agency forecast isolated thunderstorms with moderate rains on Monday morning over Kaduna, Gombe, Bauchi, Kebbi, Adamawa, and Taraba states. According to NiMet, flash floods are likely in Adamawa, Taraba, and Gombe. For the central states, including Niger, Kogi, Kwara, Benue, and the Federal Capital Territory, NiMet projected a cloudy atmosphere with sunshine intervals on Monday morning, followed by thunderstorms later in the day. In the southern region, cloudy skies…
Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Monday, 15th September, 2025 1. ‘No Victory Worth Rivers Blood’ – Ibas Calls For Peace Ahead Of Fubara’s Return The outgoing Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral (Rtd) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, has reflected on his six-month stewardship, saying the state was deeply divided before President Bola Tinubu stepped in to restore stability. Speaking at a Thanksgiving service held on Sunday at the Ecumenical Centre in Port Harcourt, Ibas said he deliberately sowed seeds of love and peace during his tenure and urged residents to…
Liverpool maintained their perfect start to the Premier League season with a heart-stopping 1-0 victory over newly promoted Burnley in their encounter on Sunday at Turf Moor Stadium. Naija News reports that Arne Slot’s men earned all three points courtesy of a stoppage-time penalty converted by Mohamed Salah after a handball by Burnley’s Hannibal Mejbri in the 95th minute. Burnley had shown grit, defending well for most of the match despite being reduced to 10 men following Ugochukwu’s red card in the 84th minute. Salah’s goal not only preserved Liverpool’s 100% record (4 wins from 4) but also moved him…
The outgoing Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral (Rtd) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, has reflected on his six-month stewardship, saying the state was deeply divided before President Bola Tinubu stepped in to restore stability. Speaking at a Thanksgiving service held on Sunday at the Ecumenical Centre in Port Harcourt, Ibas said he deliberately sowed seeds of love and peace during his tenure and urged residents to nurture them as the state transitions back to democratic governance on September 18. “By God’s grace, and with the support of Mr President and all of you, we have walked through those difficult days together;…
The Labour Party (LP) 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, alongside his aide, Yunusa Tanko, and the Lagos State gubernatorial candidate in the last election, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, paid a courtesy visit to the former president, Olusegun Obasanjo. Naija News reports that Peter Obi made this known in a post via his X handle on Sunday. The former Governor of Anambra State stated that they also visited the Olubadan-designate, Oba Rasheed Adewolu Ladoja, at his private residence in Bodija, Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State. Peter Obi said their discussion focused on the state of the nation and how everyone can live…
The National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bolaji Abdullahi, has said its 2023 presidential candidate, Dumebi Kachikwu, lacks a say in the party’s leadership composition. Naija News recalls that Kachikwu on Thursday blasted the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise David Mark as ADC national chairman. He described INEC as irresponsible, adding that he never had faith in the current leadership of the electoral body. However, Abdullahi, while interacting with journalists on Saturday in Abuja, said Kachikwu is no longer a member of the party. He emphasised that being a one-time presidential candidate…
